Spring wheel cleaning

[drkeng]

Although I'm sure the veterans do it, here's some motivation for the newbies to get the brake dust off the wheels. All 4 took about an hour, since I attacked the inner part of the rims, too. The fronts were much worse than the back.

I used a firm nylon brush and a stiffer wire brush to help, especially for the inner part of the rims.

Here's the left rear before pictures

after some work:

and finally:

The left front before-yikes!

better:

and clean:

and after a wash and tire dressing

The right front:

The right rear has been the victim of some parallel parking induced curb rash and will not be shown here.

Tried the stuff on the tailpipes with some success:

 

[Big Daddy]

They look nice, just read that bottle and make sure there is no acid in that stuff. Eventually it can eat your clear coat! Now would be a good time to use some wheel wax on those wheels, helps reduce the amount to dust that sticks.

 

[drkeng]

Good advice. It says safe for all wheels and I've used it for years (old Acura, Lexus). Don't even know if it's still around. However, here's the label (as I breathed a sigh of relief). BTW, what wax do you recommend?

the fine print (althought I guess it's giant enough already-getting used to photobucket sizing still):

 

[Big Daddy]

Good that should be safe. The wax I use is called "Wheel Wax", i t is good stuff, makes washing and cleaning real easy.

 

[Dutch]

Try Zaino Z-2.

www.zainostore.com

Lasts longer than regular waxes because it's a polymer.

Dutch

 

[Big Daddy]

Use it on wheels?? I would use Wheel Wax, formulated for wheels! Wheel Wax

 

[Dutch]

Well, I cannot judge Wheel Wax since I haven't used it but I am very happy with Zaino on my rims. I drive around 700 miles a week and zaino keeps cleaning rims pretty easy. It lasts 1 or 2 months at least. But I might buy some Wheel Wax next time I'm in the States.

 

[epj3]

I've tried zaino, turtle wax, armor all, etc. P21s wheel gel is the ABSOLUTE BEST I have EVER used in my life. Just used it today and i'm still in awe.

 

[drkeng]

A (lady) bug's life (death)

After all my work I look down at my right fog light Monday:

a close up with the Nikon S1 macro mode:

Now, back to the wheel cleaner and wax discussion>>>>>>>>>>>>

 

[dboy11]

a great way to protect your rims from brake dust build up and make it easier to clean is a sealant...there are many on the market but one that I like that is dedicated for wheels alone is from this site


Also his brake dust cleaner is non-acid based and will not hurt the clear coat over time

http://www.poorboysworld.com